Sentence examples for acts as insulation from inspiring English sources

Though it seems madness to cover a high-desert structure in black, the zinc acts as insulation.

This is because the moisture clog inside thick walls with 200 and 250 mm thicknesses prevents heat being transferred and this acts as insulation.

The company's heat reduction claims are modest for the device, however, it also acts as insulation from the bottom of your notebook lowering your chances of getting "hot legs".

The myelin sheath acts as insulation cover that protects the neuron.

Fur acts as insulation to keep your dog cool in the heat, and removing too much could make him or her susceptible to sunburn and skin cancer.

The thick pile created by long setae (bristles) acts as insulation to keep bumblebees warm in cold weather; species from cold climates have longer setae (and thus thicker insulation) than those from the tropics.

The basal portion may be downy and thus act as insulation.

Feather care is vital to keep the wings and tail in flying condition and the rest of the feathers in place, where they can act as insulation.

These materials will act as insulation (passive efficiency), as a heat source (hot water) and as a source of electricity (active efficiency).

The scientists think the long, filament-like feathers would have acted as insulation, but they cannot rule out the possibility that they were also used for display in mating or fighting rituals.

"Her only option was to put her child to sleep on top of her so that she could act as insulation against the ground".